Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Ford S-max that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Ford S-max, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Ford S-max, then how to tow a Ford S-max yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Ford S-max
It is surely possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Ford S-max you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Ford S-max may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible obstacles and the towed car may enter the first one
- Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
- When towing, try to ensure that that the Ford S-max and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Ford S-max being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Ford S-max by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic protocols for safely towing a Ford S-max, we will present you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Ford S-max, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Ford S-max, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Check that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Ford S-max to be towed.
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These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Ford S-max. Nevertheless remember that this method should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to go through the following section.
Have your Ford S-max towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Ford S-max in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. Here are the points to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Ford S-max in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Ford S-max, take a look at the Ford S-max category.
